Hey folks. Running an EC-1000 with Custom 5/Jazz, tuned to E flat, into a Boss Katana 50, and I'm having trouble getting a metal tone I like. I want a thick tone for the chugga-chugga, but tight and defined (and I am not a mid-scooper, by the way -- I like lots of mids). Music of choice: Testament, Slayer, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Pantera, Load-era Metallica. I've been playing around in Boss Tone Studio for a few weeks now, and I feel like I get close to what I want but not all the way there. Currently my base setup is the Tubescreamer boost (drive 0, tone 5, effect level around 75), two EQs (parametric and graphic), and a bit of reverb. I've tried having the GEQ come after the amp, and before it, but the sound is either too tinny or too flubby, depending on my GEQ settings. I've tried bass cuts on the parametric, too. Any advice, setting suggestions, etc. would be welcome.
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Tight, good metal tone with Boss Katana 50?
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I suggest using the drive knob on the Tube Screamer. Lessen the gain from the amp, and use some gain from the pedal.Administrator of the SDUGF
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Originally posted by Mincer View PostI suggest using the drive knob on the Tube Screamer. Lessen the gain from the amp, and use some gain from the pedal.
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Originally posted by weepingminotaur View Post
Will try that, thanks. For the record I should state that the Tubescreamer is a model effect built into the Katana, so it's not an actual physical pedal.Administrator of the SDUGF
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Originally posted by dave74 View PostCeramic mag in that pickup and your issue is resolved. IMO
Or you could just sell the c5 and get a tb5 custom trembucker.
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Well, if you consider swapping pickups, I'd absolutely suggest the Black Winter.Administrator of the SDUGF
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Originally posted by Mincer View PostWell, if you consider swapping pickups, I'd absolutely suggest the Black Winter.
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Originally posted by donaldr View PostMaybe your stretching the limit of a small open cab with only 1x12" speaker? I think "tight and define" is easier done with a closed cab.
In any case, I did a bunch of tweaking yesterday and got closer to a sound I like, though it was on the Les Paul with Black Winters. Upped the drive on the TS clone a bit per Mincer's suggestion, cut the bass at 63hz on the parametric EQ, and dropped the 500hz frequency a tad on the GEQ to remove a bit of flubbiness. Today I'll A/B test the sound with the EC-1000 and see how it holds up, and to what extent the issue is the pickup rather than the amp.
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My Katana 50w is the best $225 I spent on music equipment. It replaced my Micro Cube, playing mostly at 0.5w, but I can also take it in a hurry to jam with friends: Katana in one hand (2-buttons footswitch in the bottom of the cab), gig bag in my back, and still having one free hand to open the doors . 5 minutes and I'm up and running.
I think the Katana 50w sounds better playing in a band than alone at home, and I prefer it over the Katana 100w because it was lighter and smaller to move in the house (and get in/out of the car).
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